Born in Bad Mergentheim in 1992, Edith Saldanha studied politics/sociology/art education before acting training at the Mozarteum Salzburg. They were a fixed ensemble member at Münchner Kammerspiele (2020–2024), performing in productions invited to Theatertreffen (e.g., «Like Lovers Do», dir. Pınar Karabulut). They also work in independent theater, film/TV («Helgoland 513», «Biohackers»), and radio.
They join Schauspielhaus Zürich in 2025/26.